- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florissant, MO
Northwest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291383000624
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Northwest Middle held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 291383000624 · Florissant, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 16:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Northwest Middle held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- This school 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- North Middle 702
North Middle
702 students
What this shows Northwest Middle reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle compares
Northwest Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Northwest Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle
How many students attend Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Middle?
54.2% of students at Northwest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Middle rank among middle schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Northwest Middle, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.